Spooky Halloween Traditions & What Standards Say About Them
While Halloween is all about bending the rules—costumes, frights, tricks—there is a serious side hiding in the shadows: safety and quality standards. SDOs (Standard Developing…
ISO 9241-410:2008— Ergonomic Input Devices
A 2023 study of administrative staff at Bangladeshi universities revealed a strong correlation between poor workstation ergonomics — including suboptimal keyboard and input device setups…
Health Effects of Microplastics: What the Science Says
Tiny plastic particles, known as microplastics, have been found throughout the human body—including the brain, blood, lungs, liver and even lower limb joints. In fact,…
Why Gel Nail Polish Is Now Banned in Europe—but Still Allowed in the U.S.
If you are a fan of a glossy gel manicure, you might have heard some surprising news: the European Union (EU) has banned gel nail…
Standards You Rely on Every Day (Without Knowing It)
Have you ever wondered why every lightbulb fits in the same socket, why safety signs look the same everywhere, or how elevators always seem to…
ANSI E1.55-2016 (R2021): Theatrical Makeup Mirror Lighting
The modern vanity layout first appeared in the late 1700s. As popular cosmetics were being developed and sold to the masses, makeup found its way to…
ISO 20957-2:2024—Strength Training Equipment
Our body fat percentage increases over time if we do not do anything to replace the lean muscle we lose over time. Strength training can…
ASTM F3681-24: Beach Umbrellas and Anchor Devices
Beach umbrellas have a long history, dating back thousands of years to Ancient Egypt. These umbrellas (or sunshades) were made from stretched papyrus, palm, leaves,…
ASTM F1427-21e1: Bunk Beds
The Ancient Egyptians invented the concept of a bunk bed (a raised bed) roughly around 3,000 BCE. They made a bed frame out of wood…